Spanish Needles
鬼针草Malay: Jarum-jarum
Bidens bipinnata L.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDetoxifyingStasis-dispersingSwelling-reducing
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Annual herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, neutral
Also known as: Appendix Grass, One Handful of Needles, Grandmother's Needles
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, disperses stasis, reduces swelling
Indications:
- Malaria
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Hepatitis
- Acute nephritis
- Stomach pain
- Dysphagia
- Intestinal abscess
- Sore throat
- Bruises
- Snake/insect bites
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 15-30g (fresh 30-60g); or crush for juice. External: crush and apply or decoct to wash.
Malaria
Fresh Spanish needles 200-300g, decoct, add 1 egg and cook together
Bruises and injuries
Fresh Spanish needles 30-60g (dried half), decoct with rice wine 50ml, take once daily for 3 doses
Appendicitis
Fresh Spanish needles 45g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, neutral
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 15-30g (fresh 30-60g); or crush for juice. External: crush and apply or decoct to wash.
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